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OBT 560T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,991 mi
Last recorded43,991 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBT 560T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 43,991 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,653 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 43,394 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,689 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,260 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 42,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,757 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 41,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2010
Pass 25 Apr 2009 40,554 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 39,895 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 39,297 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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OBT 560T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBT 560T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OBT 560T?

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What year was OBT 560T registered?

OBT 560T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 24 November 1978.

Is OBT 560T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBT 560T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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